MR HAND - FINGER - THUMB 

MR HAND - FINGER - THUMB

ROUTINE HAND - FINGER - THUMB

​■   Ax T1, T2 FS
■   Cor T1, PD FS
■   Sag T2 FS

MASS - INFECTION - ARTHRITIS

​Place marker over area of interest when applicable.
■   PRE-CONTRAST
   ■   Axial T1, T2 FS (If there is a MASS - add an Axial T1 FS)
   ■   Coronal T1, T2 FS
   ■   Sagittal T1, T2 FS
■   POST-CONTRAST
   ■   Axial T1 FS, Cor T1 FS, Sag T1 FS 

When imaging a finger or thumb specifically:
 ■   Three planes are performed relative to the joint in question, NOT the MRI table.
 ■   FOV should be selected appropriate for the body part, often 8 to 10 cm for finger, but may be larger for the whole hand.